Electronic Induction (eInduction®) Option, 12180-12181 [2017-03912]

Download as PDF 12180 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 39 / Wednesday, March 1, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Dated: January 17, 2017. M.A. Baroody, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Northern New England. [FR Doc. 2017–03985 Filed 2–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P LIBRARY OF CONGRESS U.S. Copyright Office 37 CFR Part 204 [Docket No. 2016–5] U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Partial withdrawal of final rule. AGENCY: This document withdraws a portion of the final rule that would revise the Office’s Privacy Act regulations, because that section will have already been amended in a separate document by the time this rule is effective. DATES: Effective March 1, 2017, the Copyright Office withdraws the amendments to 37 CFR 204.7 published at 82 FR 9364, on February 6, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarang V. Damle, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, sdam@ loc.gov; Regan A. 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On February 6, 2017, the Office published a final rule that made several technical amendments to the regulations governing registration, recordation, licensing, and other services that the Office provides. 82 FR 9354 (Feb. 6, jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: 14:27 Feb 28, 2017 Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Response The Electronic Induction (eInduction®) option is a process that streamlines the preparation and induction (how and where the mail physically enters the Postal Service mailstream) of drop shipments and expedited plant load mailings. eInduction links scans of Intelligent Mail container barcodes (IMcb) to the electronic documentation (eDoc) information, allowing the Postal Service to verify that postage was paid prior to accepting a mailer shipped container. eInduction eliminates the need for paper PS Forms 8125, 8125–CD, 8017, and manual reconciliation at the entry facility. Correct postage payment is verified both at the entry facility and during post-induction processing in PostalOne!. Mailers who would like to use the eInduction option must meet eligibility requirements and request authorization by contacting the Facility Access Shipping Tracking (FAST®) Helpdesk. Business Mailer Support will provide final authorization. Additional information, including information regarding verification and associated assessments, is provided in Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at: https://postalpro.usps.com/ node/581. Approved by: Carla D. Hayden, Librarian of Congress. Copyright Office Technical Amendments VerDate Sep<11>2014 2017) (‘‘Technical Amendments Final Rule’’). In that final rule, the Office made amendments to § 204.7 of its regulations. The amendments to § 204.7 in the Technical Amendments Final Rule were based on an earlier version of the section, and did not take into account the section as rewritten by the PII Final Rule. The PII Final Rule is scheduled to go into effect on March 6, 2017 and the Technical Amendments Final Rule goes into effect on March 8, 2017. Thus, the Copyright Office is withdrawing the revisions to 37 CFR 204.7. The other revisions in the Technical Amendments Final Rule are not affected and will become effective on March 8, 2017, as provided in the final rule. Dated: February 16, 2017. Karyn Temple Claggett, Acting Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office. (4) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or his designated representatives by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. (5) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within this safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port or his designated representatives via VHF channel 16 to obtain permission to do so. Jkt 241001 Accordingly, amendatory instruction 55 in the final rule published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2017, at 82 FR 9364, is withdrawn as of March 1, 2017. [FR Doc. 2017–03946 Filed 2–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1410–30–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Electronic Induction (eInduction®) Option Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to add an option to streamline the processing of drop shipments and expedited plant load mailings. DATES: Effective Date: March 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Dyer at (207) 482–7217 or Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268–2158. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service published a notice of proposed rulemaking on January 9, 2017 (82 FR 2293–2294) to add an option to streamline the processing of drop shipments and expedited plant load mailings, which included a 30-day comment period. The Postal Service received one customer comment. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Postal Service received 1 formal response on the proposed general language for the eInduction Option proposal. The responder was seeking additional information on a related technical guide to the programming intricacies for qualifying for the eInduction option. Since the general language for the DMM does not include nor will it incorporate technical guidance, the comments are not relevant to this Final Rule. The commentary was shared with the appropriate postal personnel for response. Summary of Changes To Be Implemented List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows: E:\FR\FM\01MRR1.SGM 01MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 39 / Wednesday, March 1, 2017 / Rules and Regulations PART 111—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201– 3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001. 2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: ■ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * 700 Special Standards * * * * * * * * 20.4 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems * * * * * [Add new section 20.0, to read as follows:] 20.0 eInduction Option 20.1 Description Electronic Induction (eInduction) is an electronic alternative to using the following paper PS Forms: 8125, 8125C, 8125CD, and 8017 for all containers entered at the dock of a processing facility or claiming a Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) discount. eInduction uses Intelligent Mail container barcode (IMcb) scans to determine container payment and delivery status, and verifies payment and entry location by matching IMcb scan data to electronic documentation (eDoc) information. Containers are eligible for eInduction at certain designated facilities. Additional information, including information regarding verification and associated assessments, is provided in Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, at https://postalpro.usps.com/node/581. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES 20.2 Approval Mailers may seek authorization to participate in the eInduction program by contacting Business Mailer Support (BMS); see 608.8 for contact information. 20.3 General Eligibility Standards First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail letters and flats, and Bound Printed Matter presorted or carrier route barcoded flats and packages are eligible for eInduction. All containers entered under eInduction must: a. Be labeled with a USPS placard and a unique Intelligent Mail container VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:27 Feb 28, 2017 Jkt 241001 barcode. All required pallets and similar containers (such as all-purpose containers, hampers, and gaylords) and all containers prepared under 8.0 must display container placards that include accurately encoded Intelligent Mail container barcodes (IMcb) as described in 708.6.6. Mailing documentation must indicate each container participating in eInduction. b. Be part of a mailing using an approved electronic method to transmit a postage statement and mailing documentation to the PostalOne! system. c. Not include containers included on paper 8125/8017 forms. d. Be included on a scheduled FAST appointment when entered at a USPS processing facility. Additional Standards 20.4.1 Special Support for Continuous Mailers Mailers who cannot generate a finalized postage statement two hours before container entry may request approval for an eInduction Continuous Mailer ID, (MID). Once approved, mailers using an authorized Continuous MID in the IMcb may enter any container with the approved MID in the IMcb prior to the receipt of electronic documentation. Mailers are required to submit an eDoc and generate a finalized postage statement for all eInduction Continuous MID containers within one calendar day of the unload scan. Mailers may request authorization for a continuous MID through the Business Customer Gateway. The USPS must approve the mailer request before the mailer may participate in the continuous MID process. * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017–03912 Filed 2–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Seamless Acceptance Program Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to add the mail preparation requirements governing participation in the Seamless Acceptance Program. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DATES: 12181 Effective Date: March 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Dyer at (207) 482–7217 or Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268–2158. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service published a notice of proposed rulemaking on January 13, 2017, (82 FR 4231–4232) to add the mail preparation requirements governing participation in the Seamless Acceptance Program, which included a 30-day comment period. The Postal Service received one customer comment. Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Response The Postal Service received 1 formal response on the proposed general language for the Seamless Acceptance Program proposal. The responder was seeking additional information on a related technical guide to the programming intricacies for qualifying for the Seamless option. Since the general language for the DMM does not include nor will it incorporate technical guidance, the comments are not relevant to this Final Rule. The commentary was shared with the appropriate postal personnel for response. Summary of Changes To Be Implemented Seamless Acceptance is an option for entering commercial mailings. It leverages full-service mailing technology by using scans from USPS® mail processing equipment and hand held devices to automate verification and payment for commercial First-Class Mail cards, letters, and flats, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail letters and flats, and Bound Printed Matter flats. Mailers may participate in the Seamless Acceptance Program by contacting the PostalOne! Helpdesk at 1–800–522– 9085. To participate in the Seamless Acceptance Program, mailers must meet the standards in DMM 705.22.0. Additional information, including information regarding verification and associated assessments under the Seamless Acceptance Program, is provided in Publication 6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, at https://postalpro.usps.com/node/581. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service. The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 111.1. Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows: E:\FR\FM\01MRR1.SGM 01MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 1, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12180-12181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03912]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 111


Electronic Induction (eInduction[supreg]) Option

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United 
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to add an 
option to streamline the processing of drop shipments and expedited 
plant load mailings.

DATES: Effective Date: March 1, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Dyer at (207) 482-7217 or 
Jacqueline Erwin at (202) 268-2158.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking on January 9, 2017 (82 FR 2293-2294) to add an 
option to streamline the processing of drop shipments and expedited 
plant load mailings, which included a 30-day comment period. The Postal 
Service received one customer comment.

Comments on Proposed Changes and USPS Response

    The Postal Service received 1 formal response on the proposed 
general language for the eInduction Option proposal. The responder was 
seeking additional information on a related technical guide to the 
programming intricacies for qualifying for the eInduction option. Since 
the general language for the DMM does not include nor will it 
incorporate technical guidance, the comments are not relevant to this 
Final Rule. The commentary was shared with the appropriate postal 
personnel for response.

Summary of Changes To Be Implemented

    The Electronic Induction (eInduction[supreg]) option is a process 
that streamlines the preparation and induction (how and where the mail 
physically enters the Postal Service mailstream) of drop shipments and 
expedited plant load mailings. eInduction links scans of Intelligent 
Mail container barcodes (IMcb) to the electronic documentation (eDoc) 
information, allowing the Postal Service to verify that postage was 
paid prior to accepting a mailer shipped container. eInduction 
eliminates the need for paper PS Forms 8125, 8125-CD, 8017, and manual 
reconciliation at the entry facility. Correct postage payment is 
verified both at the entry facility and during post-induction 
processing in PostalOne!.
    Mailers who would like to use the eInduction option must meet 
eligibility requirements and request authorization by contacting the 
Facility Access Shipping Tracking (FAST[supreg]) Helpdesk. Business 
Mailer Support will provide final authorization. Additional 
information, including information regarding verification and 
associated assessments, is provided in Publication 6850, Publication 
for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats, available at: 
https://postalpro.usps.com/node/581.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111

    Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

    The Postal Service adopts the following changes to Mailing 
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 
(DMM), incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. 
See 39 CFR 111.1.
    Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows:

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PART 111--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 
3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.


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2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows:

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail 
Manual (DMM)

* * * * *

700 Special Standards

* * * * *

705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems

* * * * *
    [Add new section 20.0, to read as follows:]

20.0 eInduction Option

20.1 Description

    Electronic Induction (eInduction) is an electronic alternative to 
using the following paper PS Forms: 8125, 8125C, 8125CD, and 8017 for 
all containers entered at the dock of a processing facility or claiming 
a Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) discount. eInduction uses Intelligent 
Mail container barcode (IMcb) scans to determine container payment and 
delivery status, and verifies payment and entry location by matching 
IMcb scan data to electronic documentation (eDoc) information. 
Containers are eligible for eInduction at certain designated 
facilities. Additional information, including information regarding 
verification and associated assessments, is provided in Publication 
6850, Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and 
Flats, at https://postalpro.usps.com/node/581.

20.2 Approval

    Mailers may seek authorization to participate in the eInduction 
program by contacting Business Mailer Support (BMS); see 608.8 for 
contact information.

20.3 General Eligibility Standards

    First-Class Mail, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail letters and 
flats, and Bound Printed Matter presorted or carrier route barcoded 
flats and packages are eligible for eInduction. All containers entered 
under eInduction must:
    a. Be labeled with a USPS placard and a unique Intelligent Mail 
container barcode. All required pallets and similar containers (such as 
all-purpose containers, hampers, and gaylords) and all containers 
prepared under 8.0 must display container placards that include 
accurately encoded Intelligent Mail container barcodes (IMcb) as 
described in 708.6.6. Mailing documentation must indicate each 
container participating in eInduction.
    b. Be part of a mailing using an approved electronic method to 
transmit a postage statement and mailing documentation to the 
PostalOne! system.
    c. Not include containers included on paper 8125/8017 forms.
    d. Be included on a scheduled FAST appointment when entered at a 
USPS processing facility.

20.4 Additional Standards

20.4.1 Special Support for Continuous Mailers

    Mailers who cannot generate a finalized postage statement two hours 
before container entry may request approval for an eInduction 
Continuous Mailer ID, (MID). Once approved, mailers using an authorized 
Continuous MID in the IMcb may enter any container with the approved 
MID in the IMcb prior to the receipt of electronic documentation. 
Mailers are required to submit an eDoc and generate a finalized postage 
statement for all eInduction Continuous MID containers within one 
calendar day of the unload scan. Mailers may request authorization for 
a continuous MID through the Business Customer Gateway. The USPS must 
approve the mailer request before the mailer may participate in the 
continuous MID process.
* * * * *
    We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to 
reflect these changes.

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2017-03912 Filed 2-28-17; 8:45 am]
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